Kettering Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Kettering University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Kettering University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Kettering University (Kettering)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Kettering's acceptance rate is 78.67% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,161 students applied and 1,700 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Kettering.

To apply to Kettering, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Kettering's acceptance rate places 15th out of 44 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1240 and the ACT score is 28 at Kettering. Kettering's SAT score ranks 6th out of 25 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Kettering's yield rate is 15.47%, which is moderately lower by 8.20 percentage points (approximately 34.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Kettering at Michigan colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Kettering's acceptance rate is 78.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.47%. 1,537 men and 613 women applied to Kettering and 1,220 men and 470 women students were accepted.

Among them, 209 men and 54 women were enrolled in Kettering. You can explore the Kettering's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Kettering
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,161	1,537	613	0	11
Admitted	1,700	1,220	470	0	10
Enrolled	263	209	54	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.67%	79.38%	76.67%	-	90.91%
Yield	15.47%	17.13%	11.49%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Kettering University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 87 students (33% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 14 students (5% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Kettering.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,240, including 610 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 630 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 660 and the 25th percentile is 580. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 580.

The median ACT composite score is 28, with a 75th percentile score of 30 and a 25th percentile score of 26 at Kettering. The median ACT Math score is 28 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Kettering's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Kettering University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,130, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Kettering
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,160	1,240	1,330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	580	610	660
SAT Math	580	630	670
ACT Composite	26	28	30
ACT Math	22	28	33
ACT English	22	24	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Kettering University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Kettering. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kettering University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Kettering Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Kettering:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.kettering.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application: https://apply.kettering.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Kettering?

Kettering is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 78.67%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Kettering?

Kettering recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Kettering is 1,240, and the average ACT score is 28. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Kettering require essays or personal statements?

Kettering recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Kettering admission?

Kettering recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Kettering does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Kettering requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Kettering requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Kettering?

The institutional SAT code for Kettering is 1246 and 4-digit ACT code is 1998.